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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,845.17, 19,268.09 and 4,523.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,845.17, 19,268.09 and 4,523.29 is: 6,785.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,845.17 : 19,268.09 = 4,523.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,845.17/19,268.09 = 4,523.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,845.17x = 19,268.09 × 4,523.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,845.17x = 87,155,158.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,155,158.82/12,845.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,785.06

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